Corn snake on a white background
Corn snakes are possibly named for the pattern on their belly scales that looks like maize.
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Pantherophis guttatus
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Corn snakes are constrictors, wrapping themselves around prey to squeeze and subdue it before swallowing it whole.
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two juvenile corn snakes coiled together on woodchips
Corn snakes are one of the most popular pet snake species because they're easy for beginners to handle.
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snake eggs on woodchips with hatchlings.
Corn snakes breed in April and May and lay their eggs 4 - 6 weeks later.
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